'No' to homes on border of historical Rayleigh sites

5:00pm Wednesday 2nd April 2014 in Southend By Philip Jones

LAND bordering historical sites in Rayleigh has been saved from development.

Rochford District Council threw out plans for three houses on land off London Hill.

The site, which borders the historic National Trust site of Rayleigh Mount, a garden connected to the Grade IIlisted Rayleigh Windmill and homes in London Hill and Hillview Road, is part of Rayleighs conservation area.

Rayleigh Town Council objected to the plan, citing concerns over extra traffic and said the scheme would have a detrimental effect on the landscape.

Essex County Councils archaeology team, English Heritage and Natural England all raised concerns about the development and the National Trust also objected.

John Griffin, Conservative councillor for Wheatley ward, tabled the motion to reject the application.

Mr Griffin raised fears about the loss of green space.

He said: I am a bit perplexed as to why these houses are being recommended within the conservation area.

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Not on our land: District council opposes housing plan for conservation area

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